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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.97 and 225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.97 and 225.31 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.97 = 225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.97 = 225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.97 × 225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 193,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,309.22/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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